Kathmandu, May 4: The HCG Cancer Hospital Bangalore is collaborating with Nepal-based Action Nepal and Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) for cancer control. The collaboration is being made with the help of oncologists at UICC.
At a programme organized here today by HCG, Dr Bishal Rao of the hospital shared that the collaboration will help improve access to world-class cancer treatment, prevention, rehabilitation, care in Nepal
Along with cooperation, the scope of service expansion will help provide free cancer screening camps throughout Nepal, regular scientific seminars and medical education, capacity building training for doctors.
It will also provide cancer surgery services along with early diagnosis and treatment protocols for cancer patients.
On this occasion, Dr. Rao informed that primary cancer care and support, research and patient-centered expertise will be continuously provided.
He expressed happiness over the permission given by Nepal government to HCG surgeons to perform cutting-edge surgery in various hospitals across Nepal.
Dr. Rao mentioned that one out of every ten people may suffer from cancer in next ten years if the current situation is not improved. He emphasized the need to reduce the consumption of tobacco and alcohol in a way that consequences are visible.
He said the excessive use of pesticides in vegetables and fruits is also increasing the risk of cancer.
This collaboration will provide an opportunity to make international level cancer treatment services accessible to the citizens of Nepal suffering from cancer.
Dr. Lohit Roddy, an expert consultant of the hospital, said the collaboration has provided a golden opportunity for the treatment and research of cancer patients in Nepal and India. “Cancer itself is an inscrutable disease which appears differently in different people. Research and treatment is continuing to this effect”,
HCG Cancer Hospital has been working to see results in treatment since its inception. It has helped patients survive a long and happy life.
Director Dr. Rao said the hospital is equipped with the world’s latest technology for diagnosis and treatment of all cancers.
Action Nepal is a non-governmental organization established in 2013 with the primary goal of advancing the tobacco control campaign in Nepal. The organization has been assisting in the effective implementation and enforcement of existing tobacco control laws.
